Clinical sociologist Dr Mariam Seedat-Khan from the School of Social Sciences, was recently honoured as one of the 50 KZN Women of Wonder. This is the second year in which 50 inspiring women from KZN are honoured, by Panache Promotions and Events, for making a difference in the lives of others and for being agents of change in society.

A group of students and lecturers from the discipline of Cultural and Heritage Tourism within the School of Social Sciences recently visited the northern KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields, Shakaland (Eshowe) and the Isimangaliso Wetland Park as part of their introductory and research modules.

African Music and Dance (AMD) third year students under the directorship of senior lecturer Dr Patricia Opondo recently hosted the successful 13th Annual African Cultural Calabash and African Cuisine at the Howard College Theatre. The theme of the concert which celebrated and promoted African cultural heritage was Our Culture, Our Pride.

An enthralling line-up of 21 poets from around the world wowed the opening night audience at the Poetry Africa Festival held at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre. The festival, now in its 22nd year, was hosted by UKZN’s Centre for Creative Arts (CCA) within the College of Humanities.

The ever-popular annual UKZN Jazz Jol has a stellar line-up for this year’s edition to be held at the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM) on Saturday, 27 October at 7pm. Celebrating its 30th year, the Jazz Jol features lecturers Mr Burton Naidoo, Mr Sibusiso Mashiloane and the much-loved UKZN Big Band...